Respected as a safety-critical profession
Our campaign for proper recognition of nursing expertise, training and experience
We can’t allow ourselves to be compromised by a system that undervalues and underfunds nursing.
Nursing professionals are the backbone of the health and care system. We see what society needs. When there is a problem, we must identify it quickly. When there is an emergency, we must react decisively.
For our health and social care system to be what it should be, it’s vital that nursing professionals are respected for their expertise and experience.
It's time for nursing to be properly recognised as a safety-critical profession. It's time to show the world what modern nursing looks like.
Join us to demand better.
Championing the role and complexity of nursing
Nursing is a highly skilled, safety-critical profession. But outdated notions of nursing mean we don't always receive the recognition we deserve. We're determined to change this. That's why we've set out what happens at each level of nursing.
By understanding and championing the realities of modern nursing among other health care professionals and the public, together we can set the record straight. Let's fight for better recognition of our profession.
Setting the benchmark for exceptional care
Nursing staff can only deliver safe and effective care in environments that strive for the highest standards in health care.
Our Workforce Standards set out what must happen within workplaces to ensure frontline professionalism and full and dignified patient care for every patient.
Calling out unsafe practices
We all have a duty to call out unsafe practices when we see them. Unsafe practices may have become so normalised in your workplace that raising them can feel daunting and uncomfortable.
Our raising concerns toolkit is here to help, covering all the essentials to help you get started.
Honouring nursing excellence
Here at the RCN, we honour outstanding members with a series of awards designed to celebrate exceptional contributions to our profession.
RCN Awards
These awards are your chance to nominate outstanding individuals who embody the excellence and commitment that drive the nursing profession forward.
RCN Reps Awards
Reps make a real difference in their workplaces and beyond, improving conditions for their colleagues and patients. That's why every year, we celebrate them with our Reps Awards.
RCN Fellowship
RCN Fellowship is the highest honour we can give to our members. Fellows are inspirational leaders who've made an exceptional contribution to nursing and improving care.
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Change starts with insight
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Share your experiences of corridor care
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What else we're demanding for nursing
Safely staffed by law
Our campaign for safe and dignified care for every patient.
Valued through fair pay
Our campaign for a better financial deal for nursing staff.
Supported to thrive
Our campaign for a healthy, developed and supported nursing workforce.
